June 10, 2012 by Ken Nowack
“Most of what we call management consists of making it difficult for people to get their jobs done.†Peter Drucker There is pretty solid research suggesting that working for a competent jerk might not only create a psychologically unhealthy climate for talent engagement, productivity and retention but it might also be harmful to your personal […]
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June 8, 2012 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: “More companies are discovering that an über-connected workplace is not just about implementing a new set of tools — it is also about embracing a cultural shift to create an open environment where […]
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June 7, 2012 by Wally Bock
Every week, I review blogs that cover talent development to find the very best talent development posts. This week, you’ll find pointers to pieces about innovative talent management at Astra Zeneca, “non-negotiables” in hiring, your hiring process, what it takes to be a world class Chief Learning Officer, and making sure your leadership development program […]
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June 6, 2012 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Blog for Sales Managers Competencies: sales leadership, sales, service Who benefits: primarily sales managers, secondarily anyone in sales or service Consultant Usage: resource for sales trainers and consultants What’s it about? I know we have quite a few readers who are in sales and customer service. If you are […]
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June 5, 2012 by Wally Bock
Calibrate your hype detectors! Stock up on BS repellent! Gamification has come to recruiting. Gamification is already the “next big thing” in management and training. We’re promised that it will change the dissatisfied to the engaged while painlessly and effortlessly helping people learn complex skills. Now the same promise and hype have come to recruiting. […]
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June 3, 2012 by Ken Nowack
“Feedback is the breakfast of champions.” Ken Blanchard Feedback seems to be pretty important at work–particularly from one’s boss. What do you think leads to the most disengagement in talent? 1. Little or no feedback 2. Negative feedback 3. Positive feedback Positive and Negative Feedback Recent research suggests that feeling emotional hurt, being given critical feedback […]
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June 1, 2012 by Bill Bradley
As the week winds down, we wind down with some tidbits for your information, education, health, and enjoyment. Quote of the Week: (Speaking of bosses) “He is a self-made man and worships his creator.†John Bright Humor Break: The boss was walking to the cafeteria along with two direct reports. One of them tripped on […]
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May 31, 2012 by Wally Bock
Every week, I review blogs that cover talent development to find the very best talent development posts. This week, you’ll find pointers to pieces on a “work revolution” at Google, recruiting from inside, why people leave, building better bankers, and long term workforce planning. From DDI: Looking at Google “Video blog series featuring Julie Clow, […]
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May 30, 2012 by Bill Bradley
HOT READS FOR THE PRACTITIONER Title: Website Delight Competencies: leadership, self-development Who benefits: assholes and non-assholes Consultant Usage: fun spot to explore What’s it about? Okay, let me acknowledge that you haven’t even begun to read my review today and already you are disgusted! Look, today I am just a reporter. Not even a very […]
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May 29, 2012 by Wally Bock
Booz & Company has published its latest look at CEO succession. The title for this annual study is “The New CEO’s First Year,” but as usual the firm gives us a lot of food for thought. Here are three things that jumped out at me. The rate of turnover is up from last year, but […]
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